2 Chronicles 19:8

King James Version (KJV)

Moreover in Jerusalem did Jehoshaphat set of the Levites, and of the priests, and of the chief of the fathers of Israel, for the judgment of the LORD, and for controversies, when they returned to Jerusalem.

Translations

2 Chronicles 19:8 - Amplified Bible

Also in Jerusalem, Jehoshaphat set certain Levites, priests, and heads of families of Israel to give judgment for the Lord and decide controversies. When they [of the commission] returned to Jerusalem,

2 Chronicles 19:8 - American Standard Version

Moreover in Jerusalem did Jehoshaphat set of the Levites and the priests, and of the heads of the fathers houses of Israel, for the judgment of Jehovah, and for controversies. And they returned to Jerusalem.

2 Chronicles 19:8 - Bible in Basic English

Then in Jerusalem he gave authority to certain of the Levites and the priests and the heads of families of Israel to give decisions for the Lord, and in the causes of those living in Jerusalem.

2 Chronicles 19:8 - Darby Bible

-- And moreover in Jerusalem did Jehoshaphat set some of the Levites and priests, and of the chief fathers of Israel, for the judgment of Jehovah and for causes. -- And they returned to Jerusalem.

2 Chronicles 19:8 - English Standard Version

Moreover, in Jerusalem Jehoshaphat appointed certain Levites and priests and heads of families of Israel, to give judgment for the Lord and to decide disputed cases. They had their seat at Jerusalem.

2 Chronicles 19:8 - King James Version

Moreover in Jerusalem did Jehoshaphat set of the Levites, and of the priests, and of the chief of the fathers of Israel, for the judgment of the LORD, and for controversies, when they returned to Jerusalem.

2 Chronicles 19:8 - La Biblia de las Americas

También en Jerusalén Josafat puso algunos de los levitas y de los sacerdotes y algunos de los jefes de las familias de Israel, para el juicio del SEÑOR y para juzgar querellas entre los habitantes de Jerusalén.

2 Chronicles 19:8 - The Message

In Jerusalem Jehoshaphat also appointed Levites, priests, and family heads to decide on matters that had to do with worship and mediating local differences. He charged them: "Do your work in the fear of God; be dependable and honest in your duties. When a case comes before you involving any of your fellow citizens, whether it seems large (like murder) or small (like matters of interpretation of the law), you are responsible for warning them that they are dealing with God. Make that explicit, otherwise both you and they are going to be dealing with God’s wrath. Do your work well or you’ll end up being as guilty as they are.

2 Chronicles 19:8 - New American Standard Bible

In Jerusalem also Jehoshaphat appointed some of the Levites and priests, and some of the heads of the fathers' {households} of Israel, for the judgment of the LORD and to judge disputes among the inhabitants of Jerusalem.

2 Chronicles 19:8 - Nueva Biblia Latinoamericana de Hoy

También en Jerusalén Josafat puso algunos de los Levitas y de los sacerdotes y algunos de los jefes de las familias de Israel, para el juicio del SEÑOR y para juzgar querellas entre los habitantes de Jerusalén.

2 Chronicles 19:8 - World English Bible

Moreover in Jerusalem did Jehoshaphat set of the Levites and the priests, and of the heads of the fathers` [houses] of Israel, for the judgment of Yahweh, and for controversies. They returned to Jerusalem.

2 Chronicles 19:8 - Young's Living Translation

And also in Jerusalem hath Jehoshaphat appointed of the Levites, and of the priests, and of the heads of the fathers of Israel, for the judgment of Jehovah, and for strife; and they turn back to Jerusalem,

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